SaralnamaJanhvi Kapoor, in a heartfelt conversation, shared the immense pain of losing her mother, Sridevi, under the relentless gaze of the paparazzi. The legendary actress passed away on 24 February 2018 in Dubai. Growing up as Sridevi's daughter meant Janhvi was always in the public eye, but her mother's sudden death intensified this scrutiny. Janhvi expressed how challenging it was to grieve publicly after her mother's unexpected passing. She felt trapped by media expectations, criticised for smiling during film promotions and judged as cold when silent. "Imagine losing your mother, and it's entertainment for half the nation," she lamented. The constant attention from photographers was different when Janhvi was younger. Back then, celebrity children were often photographed without restraint. This exposure made it difficult for Janhvi to be seen beyond her privileged background. "People saw me as privileged before they… (Updated 3 Sep 2025, 08:15 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Janhvi Kapoor, in a heartfelt conversation, shared the immense pain of losing her mother, Sridevi, under the relentless gaze of the paparazzi
- The legendary actress passed away on 24 February 2018 in Dubai
- Growing up as Sridevi's daughter meant Janhvi was always in the public eye, but her mother's sudden death intensified this scrutiny